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David Lam

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Whats something your parents did when you were a kid that you didn't realize was weird until you grew up?

When I was little, I thought that arguing with your guests over who gets to pay the check was PERFECTLY normal. Anybody with Asian parents knows what I'm talking about; those arguments get totally heated.

What's your greatest fear?

Probably a toss-up between not being able to accomplish my goals and being alone.
And bugs. Ughhhh.

tips for getting recommendation letters from teachers?

Whoops, this came a bit late, but definitely ask teachers/professors early and often for letters of rec. I would also recommend compiling a packet of relevant information (I had a website for my personal statements, transcripts, CV/Resume, etc.)

How's grad school?

Grad school's been fine! Classes just wrapped up and hopefully next quarter isn't all over the place so I can focus on research, but I'm happy with Chicago and my research adviser. ^^

Would you rather have one great talent at the cost of not being good at other things, or be mediocre at everything?

One great talent.
Sign me up for Carnegie Hall, ma!

am I required to send in all of my AP scores, SAT scores, SAT II scores, ACT scores when applying for a college? Or can I pick and choose which scores get sent in?

I believe all your AP scores get sent in. I believe for the SAT and SAT II, you can pick which scores you want to send, but some colleges require you to send all of them. Not sure about the ACT; I never took it.

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